Andrea C Lay

Andrea C. Lay serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for communications systems, facility construction, and maintenance services essential to airfield operations. She specializes in procuring complex, mission-supporting solutions—including secure radio and broadcasting equipment, concrete structures, and utility infrastructure—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. Andrea maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., reflecting a balanced portfolio of general contractors, specialized service providers, and technology integrators. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in military-grade construction and communications systems. She fosters collaborative, long-term partnerships with contractors capable of delivering reliable, secure, and resilient infrastructure under demanding operational conditions. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 36.4% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses. While no set-aside programs dominate, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Andrea’s primary NAICS focus areas include 337214 (office furniture manufacturing), 237110 (water and sewer line construction), 238110 (poured concrete foundation work), 423440 (commercial equipment wholesale), and 541511 (custom computer programming). This diverse mix reveals expertise in both physical infrastructure and digital systems procurement, particularly in support of integrated command, control, and communications environments critical to Air Force readiness.